It’s no secret: age, nutrition and genetics always are the critical factors that can determine how big a whitetail buck’s antlers will grow.
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What’s the Deal With Bucks Shedding Antlers Early?
If you’ve noticed that some bucks seem to be casting their antlers early this year, you’re not wrong. “The overall health of the buck affects when it casts its antlers,” said Dr. Grant Woods, a deer biologist and host of the popular Growing Deer series (Growingdeer.com). “Factors like prolonged cold temperatures or an injury that […]
Stunning Double-Droptine Giant Scores 214 Inches
Gary Barenz, a longtime and close friend of the D&DH team, had an encounter with the buck of a lifetime on Oct. 25 and, without a doubt, made the most of it. Barenz was hunting in Waukesha County, Wis., with his crossbow when this stupendous buck stepped within range. Just watching it would certainly cause […]
